WB pushing for Tarbela 5th extension
After the successful completion of the 4th extension of Tarbela project, World Bank (WB) is pushing ahead with plans for starting the next phase of its renewable energy plans for Pakistan, namely Tarbela 5th extension. By using Tarbela 4th as a benchmark, World Bank is confident Tarbela 5 can also be “put into operation in […]
WAPDA to shift from Dollar to Yuan
The federal government has directed Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) to dump financing in Dollar and seek further financing related to water and power department in RMB(Yuan). The decision, has been endorsed by the federal cabinet however, Wapda has to consult Finance Division, Economic Affairs Division and Planning, Development and Reform Division for finalisation. […]
SSGC spreading awareness through seminars
Energy Conservation SSGC’s Corporate Communication Department held an awareness session on Energy Conservation and Gas Theft Control for the benefit of the students and faculty members of SZABIST Karachi at its Clifton Campus. The participants of the session were informed that Gas theft contributes 51% to rising Unaccounted-for-Gas or UFG volumes. The Gas (Theft and […]
Sindh Govt to bear cost of Nai Ganj dam
The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Reform has presented its recommendation that all costs of Nai Gaj Dam project over and above the first revision of 2012 should be the responsibility of Sindh govt. Senator Agha Shahzaib Durrani chaired the committee at Parliament House in Islamabad. During the meeting the committee was informed […]
“Made in Pakistan” need promotion: Razzaq Dawood
While addressing a seminar organized by Ministry of Commerce on Trade Opportunities in USA, China and Indonesia and the second round of Pak-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industries, Production and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said that devising strategies for import substitution is the need of the hour. Pakistanis […]
Mahmood Zia appointed as acting MD SNGPL
Amir Tufail has been removed as acting MD of SNGPL and Mahmood Zia has been appointed as new acting managing director SNGPL with immediate effect. The decision was taken by Board of Directors of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). In the start of 2019 Deputy Managing Director SNGPL Amir Tufail was promoted as acting […]
5th PakPlas Exibition
Pakistan Plastic Manufactures’ Association (PPA) organized a 3 day International Plastic, Chemical & Rubber Expo from 17th to 19th of March at the Expo center Karachi. More than 55 local and international companies showcased their products at the exhibition.Chinese, Indonesian, Malaysian companies were among the participants. Sindh Governor Imran Ismail graced the event on its […]
Southern loop III of Lahore ring road approved
The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Steering Committee met at planning and development (P&D) complex under the Chairmanship of Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht, Punjab Minister for Finance and approved the project of Lahore Ring Road (Southern Loop-III). The road is planned to be eight kilometers long from Adda Plot to Maraka on Multan Road in public private […]
JETRO showed interest in investments and technical cooperation
Chairman & CEO of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Hiroyuki Ishige held a meeting with the Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce, Textiles, Industries, Production & Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood. This was the first visit of Hiroyuki Ishige, as chairman JETRO, to Pakistan. Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and agreed on the need […]
Thar Coal starts generating electricity
The first electron generated from indigenous lignite coal of Tharparkar has become a part of the National grid after almost a decade of work and development. The first unit producing 330MW of electricity located in Thar Block II has been energized and has started production of electricity. This is the first unit of the overall […]